Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine; Generic name: BUTALBITAL, ACETAMINOPHEN, AND CAFFEINE; Drug class: Barbiturate [EPC].
| Brand name | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BUTALBITAL, ACETAMINOPHEN, AND CAFFEINE |
| Drug class | Barbiturate [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Major Pharmaceuticals |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine tablets, USP are indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache. Evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of this combination product in the treatment of multiple recurrent headaches is unavailable. Caution in this regard is required because butalbital is habit-forming and potentially abusable. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets. Extended and repeated use of this product is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Hepatotoxicity Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of acetaminophen at doses that exceed 4000 milligrams per day, and often involve more than one acetaminophen containing product. The excessive intake of acetaminophen may be intentional to cause self-harm or unintentional as patients attempt to obtain more pain relief or unknowingly take other |
| Active ingredient(s) | ACETAMINOPHEN |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0ca49c3c-f2cb-40e3-a7d5-5f48eca59016 |